Craftsman 917.28858 Operator's Manual page 33

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
1 Weak or dead battery, i
2 Corroded battery terminals. 2
3 Loose or damaged widng. 3
4 Faulty solenoid or starter. 4
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1 Cutting too much grass!too fast. 1
2
3
Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 2
Build-up of grass, leaves and 3
trash under mower.
PROBLEM
Engine clicks but
will not start
Loss 'of power
4 Dirty air filter.
5 Low oil leveUdirty oiL
6 Faulty spark plug.
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7 Dirty fuel filter. 7
! 8 Stale or dirty fuel. 8
9 Water in fuel. 9
10 Spark plug wire loose. 10
11 Dirty engine air screen/fine. 11
12 Dirtylclogged mLrfflen 12
13 Loose ordamaged widng. 13
14 Carburetor out of adjustment. 14
15
Excessive vibration 1
2
Engine continues to ""1
run when operator
leaves seat with
attachment clutch
engaged
Engine valves out of adjustment. 15
Worn, bent or loose blade. 1
Bent blade mandrel. 2
Loose/damaged part(s). 3
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Faulty operator-safety presence 1
control system.
CORRECTION
Recharge or replace battery,
Clean battery terminals.
Check eli wiring.
CheckJreplace solenoid or starter.
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Raise cutting height/reduce
speed.
Adjust throttle control.
Clean underside of mower
housing.
Clean/replace air filter,
Check oil tevefJchange oil,
Clean and regap or change spark
plug.
Replace fuel filter.
Empty fuel tank and refill tank witl
fresh, clean gasoline,
I Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refiit tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fueJ filter.
Connect and tighten spark plug
wire,
Clean engine air screen/fins.
Clean/repiace muffler.
Check all wiring,
;See "To Adjust Carburetor" in
Service and Adjustments section,
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
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Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
Check wiring, switches and
connections. If not corrected,
contact a Sears or other
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